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Splitgate 2 Returns to Beta Amid Layoffs, Server Shutdown

7/26/2025

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1047 Games Reassesses Splitgate

Splitgate 2 is heading back to beta as 1047 Games responds to player feedback and early launch hiccups. To prioritize rebuilding the game, the studio will implement layoffs, focusing on improving progression, refining portal mechanics, and streamlining monetization. As part of this shift, the original Splitgate servers will close next month.

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Itch.io Bans Adult Games

In a bold move, Itch.io has pulled all adult games from its platform, bowing to pressure from payment processors and echoing Steam's recent actions. This shift, driven by Collective Shout's campaign, has left many developers reeling, as even non-explicit content faces deindexing. Itch.io seeks to meet payment standards while grappling with the sudden fallout.

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1047 Games Reassesses Splitgate

Splitgate 2 is heading back to beta as 1047 Games responds to player feedback and early launch hiccups. To prioritize rebuilding the game, the studio will implement layoffs, focusing on improving progression, refining portal mechanics, and streamlining monetization. As part of this shift, the original Splitgate servers will close next month.

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